Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm lens : Panasonic introduces a new high performance interchangeable lens for their Lumix G System cameras; the Panasonic Lumix G X H-PS14042. The new ultra compact electronic power zoom lens is the first from the premium lens brand ´X´ for the Panasonic Lumix G system cameras. The new Panasonic Lumix premium ‘X’ brand is at the forefront of the next generation of camera lenses; utilising the best in advanced optical performance. The new Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm lens features Panasonic’s unique nano surface coating technology, optical image stabilisation (POWER O.I.S.) and aspherical and ED glass elements to achieve superb image quality while maintaining compact and light design.

Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm lens
The new Panasonic Lumix G X H-PS14042 lens offers a versatile zoom range that extends from 14mm to 42mm (35mm equivalent: 28-84 mm) making it suitable for a wide range of scenes, from dynamic landscape shots to impressive portrait images. The collapsible Panasonic 14-42mm power zoom lens is ultra-compact when not in use, and expands to a 3x zoom lens when switched on. The Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm is approximately the same size as a 20mm pancake lens but with the added features that a zoom brings. The two ED lenses and four aspherical lenses correct a variety of aberrations to deliver excellent optical performance whilst minimising distortion levels and chromatic aberration even at the 28mm wide-end. In comparison to the Panasonic Lumix G Standard 14-42mm kit lens, this new X lens provides significant improved optical performance yet achieving a 58% reduction in size (when turned off) and a 48% reduction in weight.

Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm sample images
Panasonic Japan has published some sample images of the new Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. lens, so you can judge the image quality of this new zoom lens yourself. Sample images have been published in combination with the DMC-G3 and DMC-GF3 system cameras. You can download the sample image of the Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm combined with the DMC-G3 here, the sample images of the Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm combined with the DMC-GF3 can be downloaded here and here.

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm POWER O.I.S
The new POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilisation) which is newly integrated in the Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm lens making it easy to take images with great clarity even in low-light conditions. With the improved sensitivity of the gyro sensor, the new POWER O.I.S. dramatically improves the hand-shake correction power - resulting in visibly improved sharpness.